Indulge in a fresh twist on a classic with our Grilled Bacon Caesar Salad. This delightful dish features crisp romaine lettuce grilled to perfection, topped with savory crumbled bacon and seasoned breadcrumbs. It's all brought together with Johnny's Great Caesar Dressing. Perfect as a light main dish or a satisfying side, this salad is sure to elevate your summer grilling game.
Begin by cooking the bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter and toast the breadcrumbs with garlic until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently for about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
Brush the cut sides of the romaine lettuce with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Once the grill is hot, reduce the heat to medium. Place the romaine stalks on the grill, cut side down. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes until charred, then flip and grill for another minute. Remove from the grill.
Arrange the grilled romaine on a large platter family-style or on individual plates. Drizzle with Johnny's Great Caesar! Dressing to taste. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and fresh chives. Finish by scattering the toasted breadcrumbs over the top.
